The Church offers a variety of prayer forms and spiritual practices to deepen our faith during these holy seasons.
Pray with us: A sampling of prayers, devotions and spiritual practices for Advent and Christmas
St. Nicholas Day: A time to celebrate charity and justice
St. Nicholas is a model of faith-in action worth emulating as we prepare for the Christmas season.
Bishop Kettler: Preparing for a different kind of Advent and Christmas
Gatherings during these seasons will be different — the pandemic especially reminds us to be watchful and sacrifice for the needs of our community.
Effie Caldarola: Advent’s call to discipleship
During Advent, we pray about our call to be disciples. But what does “discipleship” mean?
At Mass with new cardinals, pope warns against worldliness
In his homily, Pope Francis said the two key phrases for the Advent season were God’s closeness and people’s vigilance against indifference and mediocrity.
Sunday Scripture reflection: Nov. 29, 2020
First Sunday of Advent
First reading: Is 63:16-17, 19, 64:2-7
Second reading: 1 Cor 1:3-9
Gospel: Mk 13:33-37
Bishops say Advent during pandemic can be a time to draw closer to Jesus
The global pandemic and new limits on daily activities present a special time for a renewal of faith and the opportunity to deepen appreciation for Jesus in daily life, bishops across the country said in messages for the Advent season.
Advent Week 1: Seeking the face of God? Look around you
The new year comes a few weeks earlier — the new liturgical year, that is, starting with Advent. But even this new season and new year does not begin without grim and sobering reminders of how far from God many of us are.